Dunlavin notes week December 19

Sympathy is extended to Nuala Grace and family on the sudden death of Nuala’s sister Clare. Clare;s funeral took place in Portarlington. May Clare rest in Peace.

New Ventures

Best of luck to two new business ventures that have commenced in the town. Please support Reeces Barbers Shop (Coleborn’s Garage) and Napoli Traditional Fish and Chip Take Away. (Rose’s cafe) Great to see new businesses opening in the town. Please shop local this Christmas. Keep our town alive.

1916 DVD

Dunlavin Remembers 1916 DVD – is now on sale for €6 each. It looks back at the highlights of a fantastic day in our village. Contact Antoinette on 087-6793588 or Jimmy on 087-2730238 to order. A limited number are available. Great present for loved ones living abroad

Westside Community Games – will continue this year with the smallest committee yet. The committee would be extremely grateful of any help, however small from the parents of children wishing to take part in any activities. If you can give any support please contact Patricia at [email protected] or 0894401766.

A General Maintenance Caretaker – is required for the Imaal Hall, Dunlavin. To qualify for this position, you must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for a least a year and be over 25 years of age. For further details contact Elaine on 0876293923 or Tom Whittle on 0879227051 / email [email protected]

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research – now have a lovely selection of Christmas cards on sale from the Church and parish centre. They are sold in a pack of 15 cards for €8 of which, €5 is going directly to research.

Dunlavin’s Friendship Club – is back on Fridays at 2.30pm. Please tell family and friends. New members welcome. If you have a neighbour that might like to attend maybe offer to drive them in.

Register of Elections

Anyone who has turned 18 or moved to the area and wishes to register to vote in Dunlavin please contact 0879693960

ALHomecare – Live in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

Silver Stream Nursing Home

Best wishes to all at Silverstream Nursing Home which opened last week. For info Email [email protected]

Cancer Support

The Irish Cancer Society’s – is currently seeking volunteer drivers from Co. Wicklow to drive local patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in Dublin hospitals. Driver expenses are paid. If you’re interested, please telephone Rebecca on 01/2316642 or email [email protected]

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